Open Studios Preview Exhibition

On View: Saturday, September 26 – Sunday, October 18, 2026

Opening Reception: Sunday, September 27, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

First Friday Reception: October 2, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

We are proud to host the preview exhibit for the 41st annual Open Studios! Visit our gallery to see a selection of works from artists across the county who are participating in this years studio tour, or come to our public reception to meet the artists themselves. All work at the exhibition is for sale. Pop into the gallery, find artwork that intrigues you, and note which studios you want to visit.

About the Open Studios Art Tour:

This October, Arts Council Santa Cruz County proudly presents the 41st annual Open Studios Art Tour. This free, self-guided event features 300+ artists working across 18 mediums, opening their studios and creative spaces to the public throughout the county. Open Studios exemplifies how the arts drive our local cultural economy while contributing to the vibrancy and health of our local community.

Jim Brown, Executive Director of Arts Council Santa Cruz County, emphasizes, “The arts are the heart and soul of our community. The level of community engagement at the annual Open Studios Art Tour speaks to the importance of creativity in our culture and demonstrates how the arts significantly contribute to our local economy, driving cultural tourism and fostering social enrichment.”

Connect with artists, see their creative processes up close, and buy art directly from the source!

For more information on the Open Studios Art Tour, visit the Arts Council’s website.

Information for Artists:

How to Submit Artwork: All artists in the 2026 Open Studios Art Tour are invited to show a piece in our gallery. To become an Open Studios Artist, contact the Arts Council Santa Cruz.

Artwork Drop-off: Wednesday, September 16, time TBA

Artwork Pickup: Monday, October 19, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm